The Cats keep their dominance over the Crows at Kardinia Park, with a solid win to consolidate top spot on the ladder.

The Storm hold off the Roosters at Adelaide Oval to take a six-point lead on the NRL ladder, after the Dragons take down the Cowboys in Wollongong.

Rioli signs on as assistant coach of the Tiwi Bombers in the NT Football League, after heading home last year to spend more time with his family.

While national headlines have been dominated by former rugby player Israel Folau's contract dispute and fundraising efforts, the Brumbies squad is busy winning games.

The Matildas made their earliest departure at a Women's World Cup in 16 years and FFA's sacking of Alen Stajcic is being cited as the main reason for the failed campaign in France.